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Memorandum of an agreement made this 2nd day of Sept 1865, between the Undersigned Freedmen of County of Franklin State of Mississippi and Andrew Hickingbottom of County of Franklin State of Mississippi:

Witnesseth, That said Freedmen for the consideration hereinafter mentioned, agree to perform good & faithful service during the remainder of the year 1865, in whatever capacity the said Andrew Hickingbottom may direct

And the said Andrew Hickingbottom for the consideration herein before mentioned agrees to furnish good & sufficient food fuel quarters clothing and proper medical attention during the remainder of the year 1865,

Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of 
Witness, Geo. M. Adams  
Witness, F. Adams  


Andrew Hickingbottom 

Spencer his mark x
Charley his mark x
Matildia her mark x 


Poll Tax P,d

Transcription Notes:
its & for and not + which means plus